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_Legendary trader Peter Brandt has predicted that Bitcoin could fall to between $58,000 and $62,000 within the next two weeks._
_Federal Reserve interest rates and new US-EU trade tensions over Greenland are causing a “risk-off” mood across the market._
_A “rising wedge” formation on the

_Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will attend the Crypto Finance Conference in Switzerland, fueling speculation about a major XRP announcement._
As Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, arrives in Switzerland, rumors swirl about a major announcement. 
The XRP community is excited, hoping for news

_Analysts avoid firm Bitcoin price targets after past misses, but Melker still expects new highs despite current market weakness._
Bitcoin price forecasts have grown quieter, but optimism has not disappeared. According to Scott Melker, the change reflects caution rather than a bearish turn.

_An investor avoided Bitcoin at $300 in 2013, bought silver instead, and grew $30,000 into $141,000 over time._
In 2013, a single financial warning changed one investor’s long-term direction. 
With $30,000 available, the plan was to buy Bitcoin at $300. However, advice shared during a CNBC

_Hong Kong industry group warns new crypto licensing plans risk halting compliant managers without transitions, raising costs, disruption, and reduced digital asset experimentation._
Hong Kong’s crypto management sector faces renewed uncertainty as industry leaders warn of regulatory disruption.

_A wallet, which was originally funded in 2013 when Bitcoin was under $7, has reactivated to move 909 BTC. This is now worth roughly $85 million._
_Long-term holders are moving coins to modern address formats to protect against “exposed public keys”._
_Despite concerns that the whale is

_Ripple is listed as an option to existing payment systems by the World Economic Forum (WEF), and the technical indicators of Ripple are positive in the backdrop of increasing institutional activity._
Ripple has been officially recognized by the WEF as a transformative force in global

_The EU is ready to respond with counter-measures to Trump’s threat to raise tariffs, and the Supreme Court is about to issue a decision on the legality of tariffs. Russian oil sanctions are the icing on the cake. _
Threats of tariffs against European allies were increased by Donald Trump as le

Paradex suffered a major database error on January 19, 2026, causing Bitcoin's price to crash to $0, leading to widespread liquidations. The exchange went offline for eight hours before restoring services and assuring users of fund safety.

_ETF inflows cushion Bitcoin near $92K, but macro risks and options hedging point to continued short-term volatility._
Bitcoin’s price outlook remains mixed after a sharp reversal earlier this week, with analysts divided between steady long-term signals and near-term risks. Strong demand from

_Grant Cardone’s Cardone Capital adds $10M in Bitcoin, using real estate income to expand holdings to nearly 1,000 BTC amid market dip._
Grant Cardone’s Cardone Capital continues to grow its Bitcoin holdings by adding $10 million worth of Bitcoin.
This move comes as Bitcoin faces market

_Portugal’s gambling regulator ordered Polymarket blocked after illegal crypto betting surged, raising insider trading concerns and regulatory gaps nationwide._
Portugal’s gambling regulator has ordered the shutdown of crypto prediction market Polymarket nationwide. Consequently, authorities

_Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP show resilience as the U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill nears, potentially driving institutional interest._
The U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill has been a key focus for traders and investors. If the bill passes this month, it could lead to significant market